Tailings Engineer

Description:

BGC is seeking a North America based Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with experience in the field of tailings dam design and construction. The successful candidate would function as a tailings storage facility Engineer of Record (EoR) and lead an existing multi-disciplinary team to design and support the construction and operation of a tailings storage facility (TSF). This position can be based in any of BGC’s North American offices.

Required Education, Experience & Competencies
 

• Demonstrated competency and experience working in tailings management.
• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Is registered as a Professional Engineer in North America.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in tailings management, dam design, or mining geotechnique.
• Current knowledge of applicable regulations, including the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and other relevant guidelines and standards.
• Experienced in all phases of tailings projects: site investigation, design, construction, operations, and closure.
• Strong leadership, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Maintain a valid passport and be willing to travel as required for project work and networking.